Tax Accountant

As the Tax Accountant you will be responsible for assisting with Wesco’s tax compliance, audits, tax provision, and tax planning.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the local country accountants based in APAC countries under the supervision of the APAC Tax Manager
• Prepare or review VAT/WHT/Reverse charge calculations and reports (including performing checks on invoices) for all Indonesia entities 
• Prepare or review e-Bupot (WHT certificate) for all Indonesia entities   
• Lodged or approved online filing for WHT and VAT returns for all Indonesia entities 
• Provide tax advice to the sales, purchases, accounts payable, credit, and operations departments.
• Handle corporate tax filing for all Indonesian entities, including preparation or review of temporary and final Corporate Income Tax (CIT) computation including permanent items vs temporary items consideration, and providing the information to the local tax agent.
• Handle Prepaid CIT (if any)
• Prepare Effective Tax Rate calculation as well as quarterly reconciliation of tax accounts, and quarterly & annual tax computation for US reporting purposes.
• Handling tax-related notices and audits by tax authorities.
• Support / Involve in direct and Indirect Tax and Customs Audits, including Tax appeals or Tax objections (if any)
• Liaise with the tax agent (providing information & conducting the first pass review) to get the local file / TP documentation and country-by-country reporting and mandatory disclosure requirements.
• Analyse and implement best practices and internal controls related to tax-sensitive processes.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to specific projects such as mini health checks and building up processes/tax governance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree - accountancy or taxation or related required with CPA/CA completion (or near completion) preferred. 
• 3 to 8 years of relevant working experience within the tax field and with accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Tagalog
• Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access will be a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding timelines.
• Meticulous, proactive, and good analytical skills 
• Versatile team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills